Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Abu Dhabi (from: Sydney)

The average price to go to Abu Dhabi from Sydney airport is $ 1523 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1187 (in march) and $ 2009 (in january), which is a saving of $ 336 or a surplus of $ 487 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1164 to $1217 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Abu Dhabi before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Abu Dhabi plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 58078 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Abu Dhabi from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1187, saving $ 336 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1523). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2009).

Flight Sydney-Abu Dhabi: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1556 $ 2009 very high price
February$ 1035 $ 1299 good price
March$ 958 $ 1187 very good price
April$ 1087 $ 1435 good price
May$ 1041 $ 1271 good price
June$ 1194 $ 1489 fair price
July$ 1479 $ 1868 high price
August$ 1157 $ 1441 fair price
September$ 1184 $ 1528 fair price
October$ 1178 $ 1486 fair price
November$ 1033 $ 1252 good price
December$ 1599 $ 2002 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi range from $635 to $2275. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $635 to $688), 1% at the maximum price (from $2222 to $2275). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1270 to $1323 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Abu Dhabi flight

There are 11 companies that serve Sydney from Abu Dhabi airport: Etihad Airways, Scoot, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Airasia X, Jetstar, Air India, ANA, Turkish Airlines, Qantas and Virgin Australia.

Data analysis:

Of the 58078 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (70% of the time) on the Sydney->Abu Dhabi route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Sydney-Abu Dhabi flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 158 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-Abu Dhabi flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $26. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $34.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $42. Conversely, departing from Abu Dhabi on a friday may cost you an additional $83.


Top prices Sydney-Abu Dhabi

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → Abu Dhabi22-11 to 29-11-2024$ 909 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi23-11 to 30-11-2024$ 948 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi24-11 to 30-11-2024$ 965 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi06-02 to 16-02-2025$ 777 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi10-02 to 17-02-2025$ 694 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi12-02 to 20-02-2025$ 728 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi19-02 to 28-02-2025$ 671 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi03-03 to 15-03-2025$ 688 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi18-03 to 31-03-2025$ 851 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi16-05 to 23-05-2025$ 958 


When to book your flight Sydney - Abu Dhabi to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Abu Dhabi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1434 $, which is a saving of 89 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (137 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney to Abu Dhabi flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1697 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1997), 4 to 5 months ($ 1891), 5 to 6 months ($ 1734), 7 to 8 months ($ 1870), 8 to 9 months ($ 1751), 9 to 10 months ($ 1817), 10 to 11 months ($ 1757)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1198 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1206), 3 to 4 months ($ 1198), 4 to 5 months ($ 1234), 5 to 6 months ($ 1288), 7 to 8 months ($ 1228)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1115 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1159), 3 to 4 months ($ 1166), 5 to 6 months ($ 1186)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1252 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1435), 4 to 5 months ($ 1259), 5 to 6 months ($ 1343), 6 to 7 months ($ 1356)

May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1159 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1229), 5 to 6 months ($ 1218)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1346 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1378), 3 to 4 months ($ 1453), 4 to 5 months ($ 1401), 5 to 6 months ($ 1427), 6 to 7 months ($ 1457), 9 to 10 months ($ 1482)

July

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1602 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1843), 3 to 4 months ($ 1669), 4 to 5 months ($ 1730), 5 to 6 months ($ 1625), 6 to 7 months ($ 1656), 7 to 8 months ($ 1681), 8 to 9 months ($ 1691)

August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1217 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1391), 3 to 4 months ($ 1364), 5 to 6 months ($ 1337), 6 to 7 months ($ 1293), 7 to 8 months ($ 1370), 8 to 9 months ($ 1357)

September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1256 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1438), 2 to 3 months ($ 1448), 4 to 5 months ($ 1401), 5 to 6 months ($ 1413), 6 to 7 months ($ 1402), 8 to 9 months ($ 1357), 10 to 11 months ($ 1501)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1243 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1448), 2 to 3 months ($ 1352), 3 to 4 months ($ 1356), 4 to 5 months ($ 1397), 5 to 6 months ($ 1307), 7 to 8 months ($ 1479), 10 to 11 months ($ 1261)

November

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1163 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1231), 3 to 4 months ($ 1227), 4 to 5 months ($ 1246), 6 to 7 months ($ 1217), 7 to 8 months ($ 1186), 9 to 10 months ($ 1228), 10 to 11 months ($ 1206)

December

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1604 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2001), 4 to 5 months ($ 1866), 5 to 6 months ($ 1849), 6 to 7 months ($ 1992), 7 to 8 months ($ 1939), 8 to 9 months ($ 1913), 9 to 10 months ($ 1608), 11 to 12 months ($ 1678)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Abu Dhabi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $20 more.



Sydney to Abu Dhabi: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 1139
$868 to $1421
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December 2024$ 1832
$1056 to $7667
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January 2025$ 1769
$1092 to $6850
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February 2025$ 1065
$671 to $1245
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March 2025$ 1085
$688 to $1243
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April 2025$ 1473
$925 to $6427
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May 2025$ 1328
$801 to $5017
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June 2025$ 1217
$1163 to $1310
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July 2025$ 1526
$1312 to $1670
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August 2025$ 2341
$1164 to $4610
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September 2025$ 1297
$1169 to $1424
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October 2025$ 1430
$1413 to $1443
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Abu Dhabi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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